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BEEVILLE, Texas - A Beeville woman was arrested Monday after a traffic stop conducted during a speed enforcement operation led to the discovery of suspected methamphetamine and another controlled substance, according to the Beeville Police Department.
The arrest occurred Aug. 3 when a patrol officer participating in Operation Slow Down stopped a vehicle as part of the department's ongoing efforts to reduce speeding and improve traffic safety.
During the investigation, the officer discovered approximately 71 grams of suspected methamphetamine, along with a substance believed to be a Penalty Group 2-A controlled substance.
Police arrested 43-year-old Senaida Ann Esparza of Beeville at the scene.
Esparza was booked into the Bee County Jail on charges of Manufacture or Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1/1-B, involving four grams or more but less than 200 grams, and Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 2-A, less than two ounces.
Authorities have not released additional details about the investigation.
The case remains under investigation.
